Career Unicorns - Spark Your Joy
Episodes
The Power of Enough: Choosing More Mommy Over More Money, Investing In Yourself, and Being A Leader In AI Ethics With Irene Liu (Ep. 199)
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a high-powered executive, responsible for scaling multi-billion dollar companies, is asked by her 10-year-old: "What does that m...
Rewiring Your Brain for Joy: Heal People-Pleasing, Overcome Imposter Syndrome & Own Your Voice with Susan Britton (Ep. 198)
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to stop living for others and start living for you? In this powerful episode, Susan Britton, Founder & President of the Academies...
Decolonizing Healing: Reclaiming Our Narrative, Resisting Erasure And Healing Trauma With Dr. Grace Poon (Ep. 197)
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back, Career Unicorns! This week, we are honored to host the incredible Dr. Grace Poon Ghaffari: a motherscholar practitioner, proud daugh...
Breaking Free From Hustle Culture: How to Leave Prestige, Redefine Success, and Build Your Dream Career with Ann Sheu (Ep. 196)
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As a former lawyer, business expert, and founder of Mpowered Families, Ann Sheu has gone through her own journey of achieving society's definition of...
The Mirror Effect: Dr. Sheila Gujrathi on Finding Your Voice, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, and Using Gratitude To Own Every Room You Walk Into (Ep. 195)
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As a physician, biotech CEO, and champion for women in leadership, Dr. Sheila Gujrathi, MD, has spent her career breaking ceilings and teaching ot...
Navigating Systemic Bias and Finding Our Shared Humanity with Kori Carew (Ep. 194)
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome, Career Unicorns! How do we lead with courage and heart when the system is stacked against us? Join us for a deeply moving and vital co...
Gaslighting And Narcissists At Work: How To Leave A Toxic Job with Sarah Cottrell, Founder of Former Lawyer LLC (Ep. 193)
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you in a toxic job, but feel stuck? Making great money but feel absolutely dead inside? If yes, then this episode of Career Unicorns - Spark Y...
Reclaiming Your Power: How Trauma, Social Justice, And Systemic Gaslighting Impact Your Career And Self-Worth with Rosie Yeung (Ep. 192)
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to shatter the old-school corporate rules? In this powerful episode of Career Unicorns - Spark Your Joy, host Samorn Selim welcomes back Ros...
Beyond Survival: Dyanna Volek's Call for Collective Action Against Apathy and Anti-Asian Hate (Ep. 191)
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for a profound and powerful conversation with the incredible Dyanna Volek, a quintessential "Career Unicorn" who is using her voice and ...
From Sunday Scaries To Love Mondays: Ron Monteiro on How to Break Free from Systemic Barriers, Find Your Authentic Voice, and Create the Career You Love (Ep. 190)
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring and candid conversation, we sit down with Ron Monteiro, author of Love Mondays, to discuss his 20-year journey from a shy financ...
Lessons from Bad Bosses: Navigating Workplace Bullying, Microaggressions & DEI With Mita Mallick, WSJ Bestselling Author & DEI Leader (Ep. 189)
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if a childhood trauma followed you into the boardroom? In this powerful episode, Wall Street Journal bestselling author and DEI leader Mita M...
How to get your first in-house job and advocate for DEI with Lisa Mak, Senior Employment Counsel at Flynn Group (Ep. 188)
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you looking to make a career pivot from private practice to your first legal in-house job? But you're struggling because most employers a...
Career Success & Visibility for Women of Color With Cynthia Pong, CEO Of Embrace Change (Ep. 187)
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an empowering conversation with Cynthia Pong, the award-winning founder of Embrace Change. A Forbes contributor and LinkedIn Top Voice...
The Confidence Blueprint: Key Strategies for Women in Leadership with Sheena Yap Chan, Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author (Ep. 186)
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Sheena Yap Chan, a keynote speaker, an award-winning podcast host, and author of the Wall Street Journ...
Thriving in corporate America as a Black man and first-generation college grad with Jaymon Ballew, Senior Counsel at The Major League Soccer (Ep. 185)
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I'm so excited to share a podcast with one of my former clients, Jaymon Ballew. Jaymon is Senior Counsel for The Major League Soccer ...
AANHPI Mental Wellness: Unpacking Workplace Microaggressions, Healing Racial Trauma, and Building Self Worth with Dr. Noel Ramirez, Founder & Director of Mango Tree Counseling & Consulting (Ep. 184)
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of AANHPI Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Noel Ramirez, Founder & Direct...
Protecting LGBTQ+ rights, marriage equality, and civil rights with Stuart Gaffney (Ep. 183)
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Stuart Gaffney, a leading activist and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and social justice, in an illuminating conversation that traces his journey...
Unlearning Silence: Effective strategies for women and BIPOC leaders to find their voice, negotiate healthy boundaries, and build inclusive workplaces with Elaine Lin Hering (Ep. 182)
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling unheard in the workplace? Join Elaine Lin Hering, a world renowned author, speaker, and coach for women and people of color in executive l...
Asian American Empowerment: Fighting anti-Asian hate, creating representation, and building community with Dave Lu, Taiwanese American Entrepreneur, Venture Capitalist, and Activist (Ep. 181)
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, we chat with the inspiring Dave Lu. Dave is a Taiwane...
Title: Secrets to thriving in a challenging job market with Tammy Dain, Founder of Rabble (Ep. 180)
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tammy Dain has over 10+ years of experience in the talent acquisition and human resources space from the tech, legal and higher education industri...
Breaking the glass ceiling in finance and tech with Constance Sng, Chief of Capital Formation and Investor Relations at Alphemy Capital (Ep. 179)
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an insightful conversation with Constance Sng, Chief of Capital Formation and Investor Relations at Alphemy Capital, as she shares her...
America's Secret War in Laos: U.S. role in UXO contamination and responsibility for humanitarian aid with Danae Hendrickson, Chief of Mission Advancement and Communications at Legacies of War (Ep. 178)
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of Lao New year, we have a special episode featuring Danae Hendrickson, Chief of Mission Advancement and Communications at Legacies of Wa...
Navigating Ethical Tech & Career Integrity With Jeanne Sheahan, Ex-Meta Senior Director of Global Legal Privacy Compliance and Executive Career Coach (Ep. 177)
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you wrestling with ethical dilemmas in your job? Feeling misaligned with your company's values? In this powerful episode, we speak with Jean...
Black Representation, Employment Discrimination, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) with Tiffany Obeng, Lawyer, Change-maker and Children's Book Author (Ep. 176)
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Disclaimer: Tiffany Obeng would like our listeners to know that the views expressed in this podcast are her own and my own views, and not that o...
Know your employment law rights: navigating layoffs, firings, and job insecurity with Bill Jhaveri-Weeks, Employment Lawyer and Founder of The Jhaveri-Weeks Firm, P.C. (Ep. 175)
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
William ("Bill") Jhaveri-Weeks is the founder of The Jhaveri-Weeks Firm, P.C., a law firm in San Francisco that focuses on representing employees ...
Building Inclusive Democracy: Generational Trauma, Civil Rights & Legal Advocacy with Christopher Punongbayan, Executive Director of California ChangeLawyers (Ep. 174)
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a profound conversation with Christopher Punongbayan, Executive Director of California ChangeLawyers, as he shares his compelling jour...
Embracing Afro-Latina identity and implementing effective DEI strategies with Dr. Sofia B. Pertuz, PhD, Founder of Mainstream Insight (Ep. 173)
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, Dr. Sofia B. Pertuz, a leading workplace culture strategist and expert in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), shares...
Toxic workplace survival: Using DEI to combat gaslighting & betrayal with Jaya Mallik (Ep. 172)
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Given the mass layoffs and firings by both the government and corporations, we speak with Jaya Mallik, the founder of Jaya Mallik Coaching & Consu...
Litigating for educational equity and civil rights with Antonio Ingram, Senior Counsel at the NAACP Legal Defense Fund (Ep. 171)
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of Black History Month, we speak with Antonio Lavalle Ingram II, Senior Counsel at the NAACP Legal Defense Fund and descendant of enslave...
From adversity to advocacy: A biracial Black and White adoptee's journey to social justice leadership with Luke Liss Pro Bono Partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati (Ep. 170)
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of Luke Liss and the host, and do not represent the views of any referenced organiza...
Breaking Barriers: A Black & Vietnamese Woman's Journey to Chief Legal Counsel with Michelle Trong Perrin-Steinberg, Chief Legal Counsel of Export Control | Sanctions, Americas at SAP America (Ep. 169)
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Michelle Trong Perrin-Steinberg, Chief Legal Counsel of Export Control | Sanctions, Americas at SAP Ame...
Universal Legal Representation: Fighting Poverty, Homelessness, & Injustice with Adrian Tirtanadi, Founder and Executive Director of Open Door Legal (Ep. 168)
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a powerful conversation with Adrian Tirtanadi, Founder and Executive Director of Open Door Legal, as we explore the transformative imp...
Empowering Asian American voices through storytelling with Jerry Won, Founder & CEO of Just Like Media and Host of Dear Asian Americans Podcast (Ep. 167)
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jerry is the Founder & CEO of Just Like Media, an innovative storytelling company home to the award winning Dear Asian Americans Podcast, whose gu...
Finding purpose and passion: how to create work you love with Tammy Dain, Co-founder of Rabble (Ep. 166)
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The pandemic forced many of us to confront our life's purpose. In this episode, we're joined by Tammy Dain, Co-founder of Rabble, to explore how t...
Balancing career, music, and motherhood with Stephanie Wu, Cellist and Marketing Leader (Ep. 165)
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you struggle to balance your passions with your career and life? In this episode, we dive deep with Stephanie Wu where she shares her inspiri...
From descendant of slaves to lawyer fighting for social justice with Antonio Ingram II, Senior Counsel at NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund (Ep. 164)
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Antonio L. Ingram II is Senior Counsel at the NAACP LDF. He is a graduate of Yale College and UC Berkeley School of Law. He served as a law cler...
Happy Lao New year and connecting with our bodies to reduce anxiety and be calmer with Samorn Selim, Career Coach for BIPOC, women, and first generation professionals (Ep. 163)
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year. During the holidays, we can become more stressed, anxious, and sometimes depressed. Perhaps there's too much work and you're str...
How to make good decisions using logic and intuition with Michelle Florendo, Host of Ask A Decision Engineer Podcast (Ep. 162)
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we come to the end of the year, it's a time where many of us are reflective on what happened in the past year and what we hope for in the new y...
Managing the job search when you have mental health issues, been laid off, and struggle with applying consistently with Samorn Selim, Career Coach for BIPOC, women, and first generation professionals (Ep. 161)
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been struggling with your job search? And you want to stop feeling stuck and frustrated, and land your dream job in the next 3 months? In...
Advocating for yourself as a Black woman and getting promoted into executive leadership with Kimyatta Holder, VP, Senior Associate General Counsel, Head of Compliance, and Privacy Officer at Modern Health (Ep. 160)
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kimyatta Holder is VP, Senior Associate General Counsel, Head of Compliance, and Privacy Officer at Modern Health, where she is responsible for th...
Landing your dream leadership role during a challenging job market with Lisa Heirtzler, Senior Director, GTM Strategy & Growth at NAVEX (Ep. 159)
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa is a growth strategy leader with deep expertise in empowering small businesses to succeed. With over 15 years of experience in the software i...
Finding peace in the midst of chaos with Samorn Selim, Career coach for Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, and first generation professionals (Ep. 158)
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 2024 election results have left many of us feeling lost and devastated. During these challenging times, it's easy to consume negative inform...
From pro athlete to lawyer: overcoming depression, finding purpose, and becoming a managing partner with Adam Sloustcher (Ep. 157)
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Sloustcher is the regional managing partner of Fisher Phillips' Dallas office and is the Co-Chair of his firm's Sports Team. In addition to a...
Finding Your Voice, navigating cultural expectations, and going after your dreams with Elaine Lou Cartas, trauma-informed & award-winning woman of color business coach (Ep. 156)
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive deep with Elaine Lou Cartas, a trauma-informed and award-winning woman of color business coach. Elaine Lou Cartas is a...
Healing trauma, managing burnout, and building a thriving career in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging with Jaya Mallik, DEIB Expert (Ep. 155)
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's Election Day. There are so many feelings of uncertainty and chaos. We hope this conversation today with Jaya Mallik, founder of Jaya Mallik...
Building your dream career and getting promoted to the C-suite with Shana Simmons, Chief Legal Officer at Zendesk and formerly at Everlaw (Ep. 154)
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to get promoted into leadership. But you're not sure what to how to get there? In this episode with Shana Simmons (Chief Legal Officer ...
Building a career in AI and ethical technology with Kathy Pham (Ep. 153)
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we chat with the Kathy Pham. She just received the AnitaB.org Technical Leadership Abie Award for being a pioneer, visio...
Recovering from trauma, finding self-acceptance, and leading with compassion with Rosie Yeung, Founder of Changing Lenses and Certified Trauma Recovery Coach (Ep. 152)
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you wondering how to navigate the complexities of cultural identity, personal and systemic challenges, and trauma? In this episode with Ro...
Finding belonging at work: bringing your whole self to work and building your dream career with Michaela Cultrara, Product Marketing Manager at UtilityAPI (Ep. 151)
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you feeling lost in your job search? This episode with one of my former clients, Michaela Cultrara, Product Marketing Manager at UtilityAPI,...
Thriving in corporate America as a Black man and first-generation college grad with Jaymon Ballew, Senior Counsel at The Major League Soccer (Ep. 150)
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I'm so excited to share a podcast with one of my former clients, Jaymon Ballew. Jaymon is Senior Counsel for The Major League Soccer ...
How to leave your toxic workplace with Sarah Cottrell, Founder of Former Lawyer (Ep. 149)
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you working at a toxic job? But you're afraid to leave? In this episode with Sarah Cottrell, founder of Former Lawyer, we do a deep dive i...
How to build a career in human rights with Lindsay Harris, Human Rights Law Professor (Ep. 148)
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to build a career in human rights, but you don't know where to even begin? In this episode, we dive deep into: - How to build a ca...
How to balance being a mom while building your dream career with Winter Wheeler, Founder of Winter Wheeler Mediation and Arbitration (Ep. 147)
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a parent and you're struggling to balance work and life? Winter shares: - What you can put in place to start a business during the pand...
How to use mindfulness to create a better life and career with Mona Tashroudian, Founding Partner of Tashroudian Law Group (Ep. 146)
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel overwhelmed? You know you need to make a change, but you're not sure where to start? We do a deep dive into: - How mindfulness c...
Why self care and mental health is vital with Aya Miyashita, Co-Director to the UCLA Hub for Health Intervention (Ep. 145)
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you or someone you know struggle with mental health? In this episode, we do a deep dive on: - How having a mental illness like bipolar re...
How to capture authentic moments with leading political figures with Jim Block, Bay Area Photographer capturing VP Kamala Harris and President Barack Obama (Ep. 144)
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you wondering how you can prepare to meet with the most powerful leaders in the world? Jim shares: - How to be true to yourself and find...
How to manage your mental health with Lauren Tetenbaum, Psychotherapist (Ep. 143)
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The job search can cause a lot of stress and anxiety. In this episode with Lauren Tetenbaum (Psychotherapist and Lawyer), we dive deep into: ...
How to find a fulfilling career, stop energy leaks, and shift from scarcity to abundance with Elena Deutsch, Founder and CEO of WILL (Ep. 142)
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you feeling lost in your career? And you want to find a fulfilling career again? In this episode, we do a deep dive into: How los...
How to get promoted into leadership as a woman of color and not be trapped by the golden handcuffs with Christina Yang, General Counsel & Pro Bono Director at Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Los Angeles (Ep. 141)
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to quit your high paying job? But you're afraid you won't be able to make ends meet? Christina shares: - How to manage graduat...
How to put yourself out there and ask for the job you want even when it's uncomfortable with Rupa Bhandari, VP of Legal Operations at Silicon Legal Strategy (Ep. 140)
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know that you're supposed to ask your network to help you? But you don't want to feel icky doing it? In this episode, we do a deep dive...
Fighting for marriage equality and having life unicorn adventures with Stuart Gaffney - marriage equality activist, filmmaker, and public health researcher (Ep. 139)
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Supreme Court rulings against the LGBTQAI2+ community is heartbreaking. During these dark times, it's important to remind ourselves that we ...
Managing the job search when you have been laid off, feel burnt out, or struggle with mental health with Samorn Selim, CEO of Career Unicorns - career coach for BIPOC, women, and first generation professionals (Ep. 138)
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been struggling with your job search? And you want to stop feeling stuck and frustrated, and land your dream job in the next 3 months? In...
Happy Lao New year and connecting with our bodies to reduce anxiety and be more calm with Samorn Selim, Career Coach for BIPOC, women & first generation professionals (Ep. 137)
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sabai dee pii mai - Happy Lao New Year. I've been hearing from friends and clients that they're feeling more stressed, anxious, and sometimes de...
Being intentional with your career, making big career changes, and bouncing back from the techsession with Stephanie Kiman, Sr. Marketing Programs Manager at SAP (Ep. 136)
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're doing a deep dive with Stephanie Kiman (Sr. Marketing Programs Manager at SAP). We discuss: - Why winging it in your ...
Healing generational trauma as a Cambodian-American and finding courage to pursue your passion with Chhunny Chhean, Supervisory Attorney at Federal Aviation Administration (Ep. 135)
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to be happy? But you're afraid of making career changes? In this episode, we discuss: - How to find happiness even in a career t...
Building your dream career in 90 days even when Corporate America wasn't designed for you with Adunola Adeshola, Career strategist and founder of employeeREDEFINED.com (Ep. 134)
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you identify as BIPOC, and feel like the odds are stacked against you in Corporate America? In this episode with Adunola Adeshola, we discuss...
Letting go of toxic narratives, healing generational trauma, and celebrating Asian women leaders with Sheena Yap Chan, Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author of The Tao of Self-Confidence (Ep. 133)
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you grow up wishing you looked different? Because there was a lack of representation in leadership and in the media. In this episode wit...
Finding Purpose and creating a nonprofit with Adrian Tirtanadi, Founder and Executive Director of Open Door Legal (Ep. 132)
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you looking for your purpose? Or you've found it, but you're not sure how to pursue it? In this episode, we discuss: - How to create con...
Healing Generational Trauma, Embracing Your Story & Landing Your Dream Job with Danae Hendrickson, Chief of Mission Advancement and Communications at Legacies of War (Ep. 131)
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many grapple with generational trauma and mental health challenges, impacting career paths. This episode explores: - Lao American Identity & Traum...
Dr. Melissa Chan on Chinese Burmese American, Identity, Representation & Data-Driven Change (Ep. 130)
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you identify as Asian American? And you're finding it challenging to figure out what parts make you whole? Melissa shares: - Feeling Cultu...
From Refugee to Founder: How Leang Chung Shifted Mindsets & Launched a Thriving Career (Ep. 129 Repost)
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling Stuck in Your Career? Learn how Leang Chung, a former Khmer refugee and founder of Pelora Stack, overcame limiting beliefs and built a ful...
Ep. 128: Repost: How to bounce back from the pandemic and rebuild your dream career with Winnie Yee-Lakhani (Founder & Chef of Smoke Queen Barbeque)
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling to find purpose after the pandemic's disruptions? You're not alone. In this episode, Winnie Yee-Lakhani, Founder & Chef of Smoke Queen ...
Ep. 127: Repost: From Trauma to Triumph: Building a Business & Healing as a Black Woman Lawyer & Entrepreneur with Danielle McMillian (Founder of Pretty Petsitting and Embody Vegan)
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you dream of being your own boss, but fear holding you back? In this inspiring episode, lawyer and entrepreneur Danielle McMillian shares her r...
Ep 126: Repost: Reimagine Your Life: How to Embrace Possibility with Kate Sullivan (Emmy Award-Winning Journalist)
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling stuck and unsure of your next step? You're not alone. In this episode, we're joined by the inspiring Kate Sullivan, a 4x Emmy award-winnin...
Episode 125: Repost: Network Your Way to Your Dream Job: Career Pivot Strategies with Heather Stevenson (General Counsel of Redcell Partners)
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling stuck in your career? Want to make a pivot but lack the "perfect" experience? This episode is for YOU! Join us as we chat with Heathe...
Ep. 124: Repost: Breaking into leadership while identifying as a Lao refugee, LGBTQIA2S+, and nonprofit professional of color with Matthew Rizzie (Executive Director at GLCU Foundation for Financial Empowerment)
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel your passion is to make the world a better place? But you're unsure of how to build a career out of it? In this episode, we discu...
Ep. 123: Repost: Daughter of Cambodian Refugees to Managing Counsel: Meyling Ly Ortiz on Finding Your Voice
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you struggle to speak up at work? Meyling Ly Ortiz, Managing Counsel at Toyota, found her authentic voice and used it to propel her career. I...
Ep. 122: Repost: How knowing your self worth can accelerate your career growth with Jacqueline Lee (Vice President & General Counsel of Flynn Restaurant Group)
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you feeling stuck in your career? Do you want to be promoted, but you're not sure how? This week, I'm thrilled to celebrate Jacqueline Lee's...
Ep. 121: Repost: Getting promoted to leadership and creating belonging with Komal Chokshi (UC Legal Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer and Principal Counsel)
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to feel like you belong at work? But you haven't been invited to the table and have been passed over for promotions? Komal shares:...
Ep. 120: Repost: How to find a job you love after taking a year off to travel with Lisa Chin (Intellectual Property Leader & Lawyer at Fortune 500 Company)
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel burnt out and need time off? But you're afraid employers will see it as a red flag? Lisa Chin (Intellectual Property Leader & Lawy...
Ep. 119: Repost: Making your own luck: growing up in Myanmar, getting a full scholarship to MIT, and co-founding the most popular service for gmail with Aye Moah (Co-founder and CEO of Boomerang).
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to make a big career change? But you haven't taken action because you're afraid of failing? In this episode, we discuss: - How ...
Ep. 118: Repost: Making big career changes: driving Lyft, going to a bootcamp, and becoming a software engineer at a Fortune 50 company without a college degree with Vincent Robinson (Software Engineer at State Farm)
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to make a big career change? But you haven't taken action because you're afraid of failing? In this episode, we discuss: - How t...
Ep. 117: Repost: Mental health for Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities, healing generational trauma and internalized racism, and shooting your shot with Dr. Stephanie J. Wong (Licensed clinical psychologist and Founder of Color of Success)
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Valentine's Day! What better way to celebrate love than going to therapy to heal generational trauma? In this episode with Dr. Stephan...
Ep. 116: Repost: Rebuilding your life and career after PTSD and standing out as a product manager with Bosky Mukherjee (Founder of PMDojo)
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a physical or mental illness that is debilitating? And you had to figure out how to get help to recover and rebuild your life and caree...
Ep. 115: Repost: Navigating uncertainty and creating your own career path with Martha Hernandez (Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Bank of the West)
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you feeling uncertain about the world? And you're trying to figure out how to ground yourself? Martha shares: - How she navigated the u...
Ep. 114: Repost: Rebuilding your confidence after rejection and having grit to find opportunities with Tyler Garvey (Vice President & Counsel at BNP Paribas)
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you experienced failure in your career? And you're struggling with how to pick yourself up? Tyler shares: - How he navigated corporate...
Ep. 113: Repost: Being a box breaker and finding belonging with Neha Sampat (CEO of BelongLab)
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel like you're being marginalized or othered? And you're stuck between different cultures and generations? Neha shares how to: - Break...
Ep. 112: Repost: How to make good decisions with Michelle Florendo (Host of Ask A Decision Engineer Podcast)
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Studies show that one out of four people quit their New Year's resolution within the first week of setting them. And most people quit before the e...
Ep. 111: Repost: Finding belonging in Corporate America with Rasha Gerges Shields (Partner at Jones Day)
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have imposter syndrome? And you're wondering if it'll ever go away? Rasha shares: - Why she believes imposter syndrome is not just in...
Ep. 110: Repost: Making career pivots and managing depression with Thomas Lee (Founder and CSO of Derapi)
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to make a career change? But you're not sure how to do it? Thomas shares: - How he made multiple career pivots from government to...
Ep. 109: Repost: Embracing yourself and creating belonging with Valerie Jackson (SVP and Chief Diversity Officer at Zuora)
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel like you're the only (insert blank) person in the room? And you feel a sense of otherness? Valerie shares: - How getting burnt out ...
Episode 108: Repost: How intersectionality impacts our identities with Donna Vivar (Manager of Advising and Strategy + Training, UC Berkeley)
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you wonder what intersectionality means and how to embrace it in your life and career? In this episode with Donna Vivar (Manager of Advising...
Episode 107: Repost: How to belong in a world that isn't made for you with Dr. Vicky Gomez (Assistant Professor at San Jose State)
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been told that you don't belong? In this episode with Dr. Gomez shares (Assistant Professor at San Jose State): - How she continued h...
Episode 106: Repost: How to build your network from scratch with Dyanna Volek (Government Affairs Executive featured on New York Times and CNN)
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a first generation professional who wants to build a great reputation and strong network? In this episode with Dyanna Volek (Government ...
Episode 105: Repost: How choosing the untraditional path can lead to your dream career with Frankie Reed (Former ambassador of Fiji and the surrounding regions)
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know you have a dream in mind, but have been told it's not possible? In this episode with Frankie Reed (former Ambassador of Fiji and the...
Episode 104: Being intentional with your career, making big career changes, and bouncing back from the techsession with Stephanie Kiman (Sr. Marketing Programs Manager at SAP)
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's Career Unicorns - Spark Your Joy podcast 2 year anniversary. For this special occasion, we're doing a deep dive with one of Samorn's client...
Episode 103: Letting go of someone else's dream, finding your purpose, and creating an inclusive culture for Black women with Watchen Nyanue (Founder & CEO of I Choose The Ladder)
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you living someone else's dream? And you're not sure how to find your own path? In this episode with Watchen Nyanue (Founder & CEO of I Ch...
Episode 102: From the Bronx to Chief Legal Officer: how to embrace your identities, take risks, and build your dream career with Shana Simmons (Chief Legal Officer at Everlaw)
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you wondering when is the right time to make a career move? And what if the next role isn't exactly a promotion? What do you do? In this episod...
Episode 101: You are not the problem, unlearning silence, advocating for yourself, letting go of suffering, and healing from toxic workplaces with Elaine Lin Hering (speaker, facilitator, and writer)
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How many of us have been told to suffer in silence because we shouldn't burn bridges? But that silence is violence and trauma. In this episode...
Ep. 100: Repost: Being a Black DEI consultant and setting healthy boundaries with Janice Gassam Asare (Founder of BWG Business Solutions)
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to embrace the intersectionality of your identities and build your dream career? But you're not sure where to start? In this episo...